South Charleston High School vs. Sissonville High School
Should you attend South Charleston High School or Sissonville High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
South Charleston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Sissonville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 913 students in grades 9-12, South Charleston High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Serving 572 students in grades 9-12, Sissonville High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
913 students
572 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
38 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#227 out of 617 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#265 out of 617 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25-29%
Graduation Rate
83%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
295
154
Grade 10 Students
240
137
Grade 11 Students
192
147
Grade 12 Students
186
134
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
1%
% Black
20%
1%
% White
68%
97%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
1%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.06
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
